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Melissa Emery Thompson, professor and associate chair of The University of New Mexico’s anthropology department, has been named a 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science or AAAS Fellow. This prestigious distinction is a lifetime honor...

In the latest episode of It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science (IPNRS), “Keeping up with Artificial Intelligence,” Lobos at The University of New Mexico explores the growing presence of artificial intelligence in daily life. From smartphones to...

Drunk driving is a national problem, but in New Mexico, it’s even worse. The state ranks among the top five in the country for alcohol-related fatalities. So, what’s the solution? In the latest episode of It’s Probably Not Rocket Science, titled, “How a...

Black History Month is a time for celebration and reflection, honoring the contributions of Black Americans throughout history. At The University of New Mexico, that conversation is front and center in the latest episode of It’s (Probably) Not Rocket...

Every February, teens and young adults nationwide share their stories of survival and raise awareness about domestic violence during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. That’s why the Albuquerque Bar Association hosted a presentation to recognize and...

Do sanctuary cities lead to more crime? While some believe cities that hold the sanctuary title have a higher crime rate because of it, research from The University of New Mexico shows otherwise. The findings from a 2017 study, published by UNM Political...

To plan for the future, it’s sometimes necessary to look to the past. To improve natural history collection and analysis in the future, a team of researchers is looking at collections of plants from as far back as 1812. A team from The University of New...

The Oscars reign as the biggest night in Hollywood for film stars and fans. This is where the industry recognizes the best of the best under the gleaming lights. However, since the 1920’s the Academy has segregated males and females, but nearly 100 years...

When Tara Palomares isn’t teaching math at Albuquerque's Sandia High School, she’s in a different classroom as a doctoral student in the Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education Program at The University of New Mexico. While she's well known locally in...

The University of New Mexico Sevilleta Long Term Ecological Research (SEV LTER) program has received renewed funding for six years for $7.65 million from the National Science Foundation, along with matching funds from the State of New Mexico Technology...